USED 1964 HAMMOND 5-RROWB-C

1964 Hammond 5 HP Twin-Spindle Belt Grinder & Buffer CellIndependent Variable Speed | Dual Backstand Attachments | S/N 9679Available for immediate acquisition is this high-capacity Hammond Machinery Builders (Kalamazoo, MI) finishing station. This is a rare, fully-equipped configuration featuring the legendary wide-base cast-iron pedestal outfitted with two independent backstand belt attachments. This setup allows for aggressive abrasive belt grinding on both spindles simultaneously, or a "grind and polish" workflow in a single footprint.Technical SpecificationsManufacturer: Hammond Machinery Builders, Inc.Model: 5-RROWB-C (Wide-Base Series)Year of Manufacture: 1964Serial Number: 9679Horsepower: 5 HP High-Torque Industrial DriveElectrical: 230/460V, 3-PhaseConfiguration: Twin-Spindle with Dual Independent Variable Speed ControlsKey Features & Included EquipmentDual Backstand Attachments: Equipped with two heavy-duty belt backstands, allowing for high-speed abrasive belt grinding, descaling, and weld blending.Independent Variable Speed: Features dual top-mounted NEMA enclosures with mechanical adjustment levers to dial in precise surface speeds for each spindle independently.High-Visibility Safety Guarding: Includes adjustable yellow wheel/belt hoods designed with integrated dust extraction ports for a cleaner, OSHA-compliant workspace.Vibration-Dampening Wide Base: The massive cast-iron pedestal provides the rock-solid foundation necessary for heavy-pressure grinding without the "chatter" found in lighter machines.Extended Reach Spindles: Long-nose spindle design provides maximum clearance, essential when processing large, bulky, or complex-geometry parts.Condition & Dealer NotesThis 1964 Hammond is a "forever asset." Built during the peak of American industrial manufacturing, it offers a level of durability and mass that modern fabrications cannot match. The unit is palletized and ready for immediate deployment in a professional grinding, fabrication, or restoration shop.